Vintage Sound City 4x10 ?

[mr_tornado_head]

I am contemplating the purchase of an old Sound City 4x10 (L80). This one has the Alnico Eminence speakers. But I'm going to use it as a player, not a collector.

Has anyone here played through this cabinet? Thoughts?

 

[DirtySteve]

I think it depends on the price and whether or not you like 10" speakers. I bought a Marshall 1965 recently because I saw so many great reviews of it, but I was disappointed and returned it. In hindsight, I wish I'd kept it and converted it to a 212.

 

[mr_tornado_head]

I'll add: tried several times with the Marshall 1965 and love the concept, but the sound wasn't quite there. My Peavey Classic 410E, however, sounds pretty damn good with my amps.

Amp - Super Crush 100, Hiwatt Leeds 50, Bogner Ecstasy.

 

[DirtySteve]

I'll add: tried several times with the Marshall 1965 and love the concept, but the sound wasn't quite there. My Peavey Classic 410E, however, sounds pretty damn good with my amps.

Amp - Super Crush 100, Hiwatt Leeds 50, Bogner Ecstasy.

I'm only just learning that all cabs are not created equal and I'm learning it the hard way, lol..

 

[fitz]

I am contemplating the purchase of an old Sound City 4x10 (L80). This one has the Alnico Eminence speakers. But I'm going to use it as a player, not a collector.

Has anyone here played through this cabinet? Thoughts?

Got pics or any more info on the speakers?
The thing that would worry me the most is needing a matching Sound City amp...

 

[fitz]

These empty 212 PA columns are on my local CL.
I think the logos are probably worth $200...

 

[mr_tornado_head]

Got pics or any more info on the speakers?
The thing that would worry me the most is needing a matching Sound City amp...

Years ago l had one of the 120s... Holy Wa, that thing could get LOUD! Yeah, no need at this time to replace it.

 

[mr_tornado_head]

These empty 212 PA columns are on my local CL.
I think the logos are probably worth $200...

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Crap, it's totally worth it!

 

[fitz]

Crap, it's totally worth it!

They're in great shape.
Huge - 45 x 16 x 10 each.
Tempted to flip 'em, but shipping would be problematic...

 

[mr_tornado_head]

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They're in great shape.
Huge - 45 x 16 x 10 each.
Tempted to flip 'em, but shipping would be problematic...

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If I were in a position to drive to Pittsburgh for the weekend, I'd totally buy these. However, that's not quite in the cards at the moment.

Those would totally devastate the neighborhood.

 

[mr_tornado_head]

Trying to scale the photos down, this is the next thing -



There's about 5 photos, should you a hint.

 

[fitz]

Big question would be the speakers.
Is it close enough to try out?

Let me know if you need a logo, I can score you one for about $200...

 

[mr_tornado_head]

No, not quite close enough to try. The seller is traveling through Columbus on Sunday and he can bring it down, but I won't be able to play it beforehand.

I think I'm going to pass. I don't want to buy it, not like it, have to buy more speakers, and so on.